India becomes Australia's largest migrant group, overtaking England
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29
India becomes Australia's largest migrant group, overtaking England
5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29
Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows 971,020 India-born residents, or 5.2% of the population, now surpass the 970,950 England-born people.
This marks the first time Indians have outnumbered the English as Australia's top migrant group, reflecting significant demographic shifts.
The change underscores immigration's growing prominence in Australian politics, as the England-born population has declined from over 1 million since 2013.
As Indians become Australia's top migrant group, is the nation's identity fundamentally changing?
Australia promises a great lifestyle, but what is the hidden social cost for new migrants?
How can Australia reconcile its multicultural future with its colonial past on unceded land?
Is Australia's housing crisis a problem of too many people or too few homes?
With migration a political football, what are the real impacts versus the heated rhetoric?
Beyond a welcome mat, what challenges await migrants in building a true sense of belonging?